By Jennifer R Jones | Posted on August 25, 2013 2:40 PM
Kenneth Branagh's Acclaimed Macbeth, From Manchester Festival, Debuts In NYC At Park Avenue Armory Next Summer In This Off-Broadway Production, With A Thrilling Cast And Epic Production
Kenny Branagh to Debut in Off-Broadway Production
The acclaimed Manchester International Festival production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, starring Kenneth Branagh, will come to Park Avenue Armory in New York City next summer. Though Branagh has a great deal of experience on the English stage, this will mark the esteemed actor's New York stage debut.
Featuring Kenneth Branagh in the title role and Alex Kingston (also making her debut on the NYC stage) as Lady Macbeth, the production has set and costume design by Christopher Oram, lighting by Neil Austin, sound design courtesy of Christopher Shutt, and music by frequent Branagh collaborator Patrick Doyle. Referring to the Armory space where the production will be staged, Branagh stated that, “Utilizing the possibilities of the vast open space is a truly exciting prospect. I am delighted that we have the chance to recreate Macbeth in this epic setting.”
